January 2024 in “Aging medicine” A COVID-19 infected patient with chronic kidney disease experienced worsened kidney function, hair loss, and unexpected wart clearance.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Blocking the protein CXCL12 with a specific antibody can increase hair growth in common hair loss conditions.
December 2023 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Metformin might help treat certain skin conditions, but more research is needed.
November 2023 in “ACS Omega” New liposome treatment successfully delivers CRISPR to deactivate a key enzyme in androgen-related disorders.
September 2023 in “Biomedical Optics Express” New imaging techniques show testosterone delays hair growth and shrinks follicles in mice, but have limited depth for viewing.
August 2023 in “Journal of analytical & pharmaceutical research” Microneedle-assisted therapy with human basic fibroblast growth factor significantly regrew hair in patients with hair loss.
June 2023 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” The conclusion is that accurately replicating the complexity of the extracellular matrix in the lab is crucial for creating realistic human tissue models.
May 2023 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Treg cell-based therapies might help treat hair loss from alopecia areata, but more research is needed to confirm safety and effectiveness.
March 2023 in “Brazilian Journal of Health Review” The combination tablet of finasteride and doxazosin works the same as taking each drug separately.
January 2023 in “Burns & Trauma” The study concluded that the new wound model can be used to evaluate skin regeneration and nerve growth.
June 2022 in “Authorea (Authorea)” Efficient delivery systems are needed for the clinical use of CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing.
January 2020 in “Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Natural products show promise for new hair loss treatments.
January 2019 in “Can Tho University Journal of Science” The nanosilica-curcumin-bromelain complex speeds up wound healing and hair growth in burns.
April 2017 in “Al-Azhar Medical Journal” PRP is an effective and safe treatment for alopecia areata.
May 2015 in “Hair transplant forum international” The article concludes that PRP might help with hair loss, but more detailed research is necessary.
June 2014 in “Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering” Injecting lab-grown hair cells into the scalp can regrow hair.
January 2013 in “Hair transplant forum international” Minoxidil and finasteride are effective for male hair loss; minoxidil also helps female hair loss, with some treatments needing more research.
January 2023 in “Applied sciences” Equisetum debile extracts may help with skin whitening, anti-wrinkle, and anti-hair loss treatments.
January 2016 in “Global dermatology” A treatment called Cellcurin, combined with microneedling, significantly increased hair density and diameter in patients with hair loss.
November 2023 in “Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers” Scientists made nanoparticles from human hair proteins to improve drug delivery.
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July 2016 in “European journal of pharmaceutical sciences” Scientists created tiny particles that release medicine on the skin and in hair, working better at certain pH levels and being safe for skin cells.
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October 2013 The new hydrogel and microemulsion could be better for hair loss treatment than current solutions.
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April 2017 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics” The new dutasteride formula can be applied to the skin, may promote hair growth, and has fewer side effects.
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September 2021 in “Colloids and surfaces. B, Biointerfaces” Nanoparticles can effectively deliver spironolactone to hair follicles for treating alopecia and acne.
The hydrogel significantly improves healing in diabetic wounds.
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April 2024 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” Microneedles combined with conventional therapies show promise in treating alopecia areata.
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December 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” New methods like nanoparticles and microneedles show promise for better skin drug delivery, especially for hair disorders.
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August 1999 in “The American journal of medicine” The transscrotal testosterone patch normalizes hormone levels in men with AIDS and weight loss but does not improve weight, body mass, or quality of life.
January 2023 in “Nanomedicine & nanotechnology open access” Microneedling is a promising, simple, and cost-effective treatment for hair loss that works well with other therapies.
February 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” A new hair loss treatment combining minoxidil and cedrol improves hair growth and reduces side effects.